Making Informed Choices Diane Hickmore Director RCT Sixth Form
Which statement best describes you? Good at examinations Understand complex concepts Predicted to achieve: 5+ grade 5s at GCSE Grade 4 in English Grade 5 in Maths Grade 6 in the subjects, or related subjects, you wish to study. Refer to SJSF prospectus for specific requirements for each subject.
Possible Pathways A Level pathway OR Mixed A level and BTEC / CTEC courses
A Level pathway 3 A levels Possibly, in addition, an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) worth the equivalent of half an A level
Possible Combinations A level English Literature, A level Art, A level Mathematics A level Spanish, A level Law, A level History A level Mathematics, A level Economics, A level Physics A level Biology, A level Chemistry, A level French A level Mathematics, A level Further Mathematics, A level Computer Science A level Physical Education, A level Biology, A level Psychology
Mixed A level and BTEC / CTEC courses A mixture of A levels and applied / vocational / coursework based courses Possibly, in addition, an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) worth the equivalent of half an A level
Possible Combinations A level Drama and Theatre, Performing Arts CTEC, Music A level A level Geography, CTEC Business, BTEC Sport and Fitness BTEC Applied Science, CTEC Health and Social Care, A level Sociology Business Studies CTEC (Double) Psychology A level BTEC Sport and Fitness (Double) Biology A level Textiles CTEC, English Language A level, History A level
Which statement best describes you? More suited to coursework based work that is continually assessed throughout 2 years Understand more easily when study is related to real life Predicted to achieve: 5+ grade 4s at GCSE Grade 4 in English Grade 4 in Maths is preferred
Which is the best pathway for you? Vocational Level 3 Applied courses, e.g. BTECs / CTECs/vocational A levels Fewer examinations High coursework element Will provide access to university Equivalent in university UCAS points to A levels
OR Career specific full time Level 3 courses in: Public services Art and Design and Photography Childcare and Education Performing Arts and Music Sport and Physical Activity Fewer examinations equivalent to 3 A levels
What is the difference between A levels, BTECs and CTECs? One of the main differences between BTECs / CTECs and A Levels is the way both are assessed. A Levels mainly involve two years of study geared towards examinations at the end, whereas BTECs / CTECs are continually assessed via coursework and practical projects. Ninety five per cent of universities and colleges in the UK accept BTEC students, including competitive universities from the Russell Group. Over 100,000 BTEC / CTEC students apply to university every year, with the number steadily rising all the time. There has been an even bigger rise in the numbers of applicants offering both BTEC and A Level qualifications. Over 25% of RCT students study at least one BTEC / CTEC course In 2017, over a quarter of students accepted into higher education held at least one BTEC. CTEC Cambridge Technicals Exam board OCR BTEC Business and Technology Education Council Exam board Pearson (edexel)
What next? Read through the information in the Prospectus pack including the Guide to Making Post 16 Subject Choices Submit application form by Friday 16 November Counselling in February with a member of the Sixth Form Team Make sure you are aware of the individual subject entry requirements for your selected option choices Ensure you have a back up plan and discuss this during counselling just in case your GCSE results are not as expected in August. A levels in English, Law, History, Philosophy and Ethics, Sociology, Psychology, Drama and Theatre Studies all require English GCSE grade 6 SJSF Induction event Tuesday 25 June and Wednesday 26 June Choices not set in stone
Are you considering application to Top universities including Oxford and Cambridge? Dr Mark J. King, Admissions and Outreach Officer, Christ s College, Cambridge Presentation will start in 5 minutes time, here in the Sports Hall